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Is there a noticeable difference in fuel costs between auto & manual cars of the same cc rating? And which would be more economical for trips around town?
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Generally vehicles fitted with conventional automatic transmissions are known to use slightly more fuel than a manual transmission but this differs with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) type transmissions. The CVTs have slightly better claimed fuel economy that manual transmissions - this is why so many vehicle manufacturers are using CVTs. But in most cases there is only a 0.6L/100km - 1L/100km difference in fuel economy. Manual transmissions will use less fuel around town than an auto transmission vehicle (driving with economy in mind).